Speaking at the Jamia mosque in Nairobi when the team leaders were demonstrating what is expected from their flock, Sheikh Abdilatiff said going forward, only two family members will be allowed to identify the body.

After that, it will then be placed in a liquid and air proof body bag that minimises the chances of spreading the virus.

"One of the religious leaders and four volunteers who will be fully dressed in personal protective gears are the only ones allowed to carry the body," said Abdilatiff.

The four volunteers will be given training on how to handle the bodies so that they are well equipped to know what to do in order to avoid spread of the virus.